How to use pregnancy test stick correctly

Nowadays, there are many ways to self-check whether you are pregnant, such as using a pregnancy test stick, which is a very common one. It is very popular because it is very convenient to use and has a relatively high accuracy. However, in people's lives, there are many people who do not know how to use pregnancy test sticks correctly. Whether you are pregnant or not is something that needs special attention. Therefore, people need to understand how to use pregnancy test sticks correctly. The following is a detailed introduction on how to use pregnancy test sticks correctly.

How to use the electronic pregnancy test stick correctly:

First, place the pregnancy test stick facing downwards into the urine, wait for 20 seconds until it is completely soaked, then take it out, cover it with the lid and lay it flat, and the result will be shown on the display.

The main principle of the pregnancy test stick is to detect the HCG value, which is the value of human chorionic gonadotropin one month after pregnancy. It is a hormone secreted by pregnant women and exists in urine and blood. It usually appears in urine a few days after pregnancy, but due to the small amount, it is not easy to test it at the beginning, and it will not become increasingly obvious until 10 to 14 days. Therefore, it is recommended to test 10-14 days after the menstrual period is delayed, and try to use the first urine in the morning for testing.

What happens when you buy a pregnancy test stick:

1. Two red lines appear at the same time. If two purple-red lines appear on the stick at the same time, and the test area is clearly visible. A positive result indicates pregnancy:

2. There is only one red line. Only a purple-red band appears at the control line C, and there is no purple-red band at the test area T, which is negative, indicating that you are not pregnant:

3. One deep and one shallow appear. The mark in the test area T is lighter, and the color of the control line C is darker, which is a weak positive phenomenon, indicating the possibility of pregnancy:

4. There is no red line on the pregnancy test stick. There is generally no problem with a new pregnancy test stick, even if it is a relatively cheap 2-dollar one. If no purple-red band appears, it may be that you are incorrect or there may be a problem with the pregnancy test stick:

In another case, if only the test area T is displayed and the control line C is not displayed, it also means that the result is invalid: Invalid: The test result can be viewed in about 5 minutes, so you must check it at any time within 5 minutes. If you exceed the time, it will be extremely inaccurate. If the display exceeds 5 minutes, the test may be invalid or failed.

Things to note when buying a pregnancy test kit:

When purchasing pregnancy test sticks, you must go to a regular pharmacy, or at least to a place where you can purchase them with a medical or social security card. Be sure to follow the directions on the box and make sure the medicine has not expired. After detecting pregnancy with a pregnancy test stick, it is still necessary to go to the hospital for further diagnosis. A negative/positive reaction on the pregnancy test stick does not necessarily mean that the pregnancy is not/is not normal. It may also be an ectopic pregnancy or hydatidiform mole.

From the above content, we can know that the accuracy of pregnancy test sticks is not 100%. Due to errors in use, the results may be biased. If you are still not sure, it is recommended to go to the hospital for formal examination. The results will be more accurate. At the same time, women should also learn to take care of themselves.